Shoulder Belts (left & right front) (Extra Convenience)
Standard
Shock Absorbers - firm ride
Standard
Steering wheel - wood grain with horn button
Standard
Sun visors - left and right padded
Standard
Suspension - Rallye heavy duty
Standard
Tires - set of 5
- E78 x 14", 6-cyl. & V-8
- F70 x 14", BSW with raised letters
Not Available
Standard
Transmission - manual 3-speed floor shift
Standard
Transmission - Torqueflite
Optional
Windshield washers
Standard
The Challenger debuted with an engine lineup that ranged from a docile slant six to the powerful 440 Six Barrel and the awesome 426 Hemi.
The Challenger was offered in both hardtop and convertible versions. Performance versions wore the R/T (Road/Track) badge and either the base or R/T model could be ordered with the SE luxury package. The SE package included leather seats and a vinyl roof with a smaller "formal" rear window. Challenger R/T's came standard with the 335 bhp 383 engine. Optional were two 440 engines, the four-barrel Magnum with 375 bhp and the tri-carb Six Pack with 390 bhp. Topping the list was the almighty 426 Hemi with 425 bhp . The Hemi cost an additional $1,228 and required heavy-duty equipment. The 440s and the Hemi came standard with TorqueFlite automatic. Optional was a four speed manual which included a pistol-grip Hurst shifter and a Dana 60 axle. Gear axles climed from 3.23:1 to 4.10:1, with limited slip as an option. All R/Ts received a heavy duty suspension and the 440s and Hemi received 15 inch 60 series tires, although essentials such as power steering and front disc brakes were still optional. The R/T's standard hood had two hood scoops, but they did not feed directly into the air cleaner. Production:
Challenger Base: 53,337
Challenger R/T Coupe: 12,747
Challenger R/T Convertible: 1,070
Challenger RT/SE Coupe: 3,679
Performance:
R/T 440-6: 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in 13.7 seconds @ 105 mph.
Year
Retail Value
Dealership Trade-In
1970
$5,000
$149,450
1971
$4.000
$128,805
1972
$3,000
$14,775
1973
$3,000
$13,875
1974
$3,500
$14,603
Equation for Exponential Regression in Retail Value:
y= 4434.21 (0.90^x)
Equation for exponential Regression in Dealership Trade-In value :
y= 141152.22 (0.03^x) Scatter Plot of Retail Value
Scatter Plot of Dealership Trade-In Value What is the best time to trade in a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T? The best time in today's world to purchase the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, if one does not already own Dodge's original pony car, is anytime. When the car was new the best time to purchase the car would have been three to four years after the car was manufactured. The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is an expansive car to purchase, as it is a classic, so for a buyer the smartest plan would be to purchase a car that has not been restored and restore it to its original condition. After the car has been restored, it would be best to keep the car or as long as possible. the car's trade-in value increases as the years get farther and farther from the year the car was manufactured. Naturally, the car's warranty will have expired already, and the mileage will be extremely high, but the Dodge Challenger R/T is worth every cent of the price it takes to purchase the classic muscle car.
90mph in a 55 zone!
Ha!
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T- E78 x 14", 6-cyl. & V-8
- F70 x 14", BSW with raised letters
Standard
The Challenger was offered in both hardtop and convertible versions. Performance versions wore the R/T (Road/Track) badge and either the base or R/T model could be ordered with the SE luxury package. The SE package included leather seats and a vinyl roof with a smaller "formal" rear window. Challenger R/T's came standard with the 335 bhp 383 engine. Optional were two 440 engines, the four-barrel Magnum with 375 bhp and the tri-carb Six Pack with 390 bhp. Topping the list was the almighty 426 Hemi with 425 bhp . The Hemi cost an additional $1,228 and required heavy-duty equipment. The 440s and the Hemi came standard with TorqueFlite automatic. Optional was a four speed manual which included a pistol-grip Hurst shifter and a Dana 60 axle. Gear axles climed from 3.23:1 to 4.10:1, with limited slip as an option. All R/Ts received a heavy duty suspension and the 440s and Hemi received 15 inch 60 series tires, although essentials such as power steering and front disc brakes were still optional. The R/T's standard hood had two hood scoops, but they did not feed directly into the air cleaner.
Production:
Challenger Base: 53,337
Challenger R/T Coupe: 12,747
Challenger R/T Convertible: 1,070
Challenger RT/SE Coupe: 3,679
Engines:
225 I6 145 bhp.
340 V8 275 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 340 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.
383 V8 330 bhp.
426 Hemi V8 425 bhp @ 5000 rpm, 490 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.
440 V8 375 bhp @ 4600 rpm, 480 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm.
440+6 V8 390 bhp @ 4600 rpm, 480 lb-ft @ 2300 rpm.
Performance:
R/T 440-6: 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, 1/4 mile in 13.7 seconds @ 105 mph.
Year
Retail Value
Dealership Trade-In
1970
$5,000
$149,450
1971
$128,805
1972
1973
1974
y= 4434.21 (0.90^x)
Equation for exponential Regression in Dealership Trade-In value :
y= 141152.22 (0.03^x)
Scatter Plot of Retail Value
Scatter Plot of Dealership Trade-In Value
What is the best time to trade in a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T?
The best time in today's world to purchase the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, if one does not already own Dodge's original pony car, is anytime. When the car was new the best time to purchase the car would have been three to four years after the car was manufactured. The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T is an expansive car to purchase, as it is a classic, so for a buyer the smartest plan would be to purchase a car that has not been restored and restore it to its original condition. After the car has been restored, it would be best to keep the car or as long as possible. the car's trade-in value increases as the years get farther and farther from the year the car was manufactured. Naturally, the car's warranty will have expired already, and the mileage will be extremely high, but the Dodge Challenger R/T is worth every cent of the price it takes to purchase the classic muscle car.